attack vs convulsion

convulsion vs attack

attack and convulsion both are nouns.

attack is a verb but convulsion is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attack	Yes	No	Yes	No
convulsion	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, convulsion is a hyponym of attack; that is, convulsion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:

attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
convulsion: a sudden uncontrollable attack

Other hyponyms of attack include anxiety attack, flare, ictus, raptus, seizure, spot, touch, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, CVA, stroke, fit, paroxysm, hysterics, occlusion, heart attack.

attack (noun)	convulsion (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
the act of attacking	a sudden uncontrollable attack
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation	a violent disturbance
an offensive move in a sport or game
strong criticism
intense adverse criticism
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

attack (verb)	convulsion (verb)
begin to injure
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
attack in speech or writing
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
take the initiative and go on the offensive
attack someone physically or emotionally

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